Bellingham Procureware #16B-2026

Lake Whatcom Vaults Retrofit Phase 1 Construction Services Solicitation

The City of Bellingham is seeking construction services for the Lake Whatcom Vaults Retrofit Phase 1 project, focused on stormwater infrastructure improvements within the Lake Whatcom watershed. - Government Buyer: - City of Bellingham, Public Works - Engineering Division, Purchasing Office - Scope of Work: - Retrofit stormwater vaults at multiple sites (Academy St at Northshore Dr Vaults, E Connecticut St Vault, S Polar Rd Vault) - Installation of solid wall PVC storm sewer pipes (6", 8", 12" diameters) - Construction of catch basins (Type 1 and Type 2, including presettling and flow splitter units) - Site restoration, erosion control, and water pollution prevention - Additional work: clearing, grubbing, excavation, shoring, concrete work (sidewalks, curbs, ramps), and placement of streambed boulders - Key Products and Quantities: - 76 LF of 6" PVC storm sewer pipe - 49 LF of 8" PVC storm sewer pipe - 77 LF of 12" PVC storm sewer pipe - 2 Catch Basin Type 1, 4 Catch Basin Type 2 (48"), 1 Presettling Catch Basin Type 2 (48"), 1 Presettling Catch Basin Type 2 (60") - 13 Streambed Boulders Type 2 - 75 LF Type A Modified Curb and Gutter, 45 SF Cement Concrete Sidewalk - Services: - Construction surveying, record drawings, SPCC plan, mobilization, temporary traffic control, site restoration, and erosion control - Notable Requirements: - Completion required within 50 working days; liquidated damages for delays - Compliance with Washington State contractor registration, prevailing wage, and bidder responsibility criteria - Bid security (5%), payment and performance bond (100%) or retainage for small projects - Project may be partially funded by the Washington State Department of Ecology - Vendors Referenced in Bids: - Trico Companies LLC, Faber Construction Corp, Premium Services Inc, RAM Construction General Contractors LLC, Colacurcio Brothers Inc, Larry Brown Construction Inc, Henifin Construction - Estimated Contract Value: - $550,000 to $700,000 - Place of Performance: - Lake Whatcom watershed, Bellingham, WA (specific vault sites) - City of Bellingham Purchasing Office (contracting office)

Description

The City of Bellingham is soliciting sealed proposals for the construction of the Lake Whatcom Vaults Retrofit Phase 1 project. The work involves stormwater vault retrofits of four vaults at three sites (Academy St at Northshore Dr Vaults, E Connecticut St Vault, and S Polar Rd Vault), along with associated stormwater conveyance and restoration work in the Lake Whatcom watershed. Proposals must be submitted by April 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. and include a bid security of at least 5% of the total bid. The project may be partially funded by the Washington State Department of Ecology.

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